[Phsstpok]

Squid seem to be very intelligent, like octopi. It was probably tired and needed a rest. So hitch a ride via suction cups..........

Going back to a part of the article:

Shigeo was sailing through a very fertile piece of ocean, known for its population of sperm whales. Sperm whales eat giant squid. And often have scars from the suckers.

Think of it as a Crip needing to get across Blood gang territory and hitching a ride by hiding under a passing mobile home till he got to somewhere safe.

Smart squid.

The other alternative is to think of it as a ninja squid, using this boat to sneak into hostile territory undetected...

Now there's an image!  I wonder if the squid had a suicide vest strapped to his body?

[Stonewall Jackson]

Kamikaze Squid!!!

Banzai!!!

[VaBthang4]

Actually, I would not be shocked to learn that this squid was in the midst of being attacked by a whale or two and [as is their defense] latched onto the passing boat mistaking it for a whale.